AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil Election & Foreign Interference: Lula warns “Brazil does not fit into anyone’s backyard” as the campaign tightens against Flávio Bolsonaro, with accusations of U.S. meddling and links to other right-wing leaders. Falklands/Malvinas Tensions: Argentina’s Milei threatens unilateral action and legal steps over the Sea Lion oil project, while Chile’s Falklands shipping route revival raises regional friction. Venezuela Protests & Power Cuts: Blocked roads, wage demands, and renewed calls for elections and María Corina Machado’s return continue amid prolonged blackouts. Cuba Reform Under Pressure: Cuba’s trade chief rejects claims of Trump-linked business talks, saying sanctions and the embargo are the main barrier to reforms. Amazon Under Threat: A study links Bolsonaro-era pro-deforestation rhetoric to spikes in clearing, while protests grow against a major planned gold mine in Brazil’s Amazon. Energy & Food Costs: Diesel prices surge as refinery output can’t meet demand, and banana supply faces El Niño, disease, and cost pressures across Latin America. Payments & Tech in LatAm: Swift plans pay-by-alias cross-border transfers; Getnet and Nayax expand cashless acceptance for unattended services across Chile, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. Healthcare Deals: Kyowa Kirin signs an exclusive POTELIGEO distribution deal for Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico; Lilac Solutions gets a first commercial environmental permit for lithium extraction in Argentina.
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